None of the PT was for children... even ROTJ with the Ewoks still wouldn't be considered a "children's movie" in my opinion.
What Lucas basically did was lure in new children with the lameness of PM and AOTC and by the time they grew up a lil they could also see a slightly more violent/mature ROTS.. kinda smart on his part. Just wrecked his image with every fan who made him who he is now in the first place.
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#17
Posted 24 June 2005 - 09:50 AM
I don't know how TPM could be classified as anything BUT a children's movie. Cartoon violence, over-the-top characterization, and an emphasis on the "gee-whiz-bang" visuals and action over story.
That said, I think the arguement stands that the Phantom Menace and its ilk were what George was trying to do from the start: create a popcorn children's flick. Most adult fans were children or young adults when they saw the originals, and I really think the depth and breadth that we remember in the OT has been added on in the years by foggy hindsight and critics looking to jump on the pop culture bandwagon.
Having made what he thought was a young adult's story in A New Hope, he wasn't really "betraying" the Star Wars saga with TPM: he was staying true to his original plan. It just took three films for him to realize the majority of fans didn't want his original vision. They wanted their interpretation of his original vision.
That said, I think the arguement stands that the Phantom Menace and its ilk were what George was trying to do from the start: create a popcorn children's flick. Most adult fans were children or young adults when they saw the originals, and I really think the depth and breadth that we remember in the OT has been added on in the years by foggy hindsight and critics looking to jump on the pop culture bandwagon.
Having made what he thought was a young adult's story in A New Hope, he wasn't really "betraying" the Star Wars saga with TPM: he was staying true to his original plan. It just took three films for him to realize the majority of fans didn't want his original vision. They wanted their interpretation of his original vision.
This post has been edited by SouthernRonin: 24 June 2005 - 09:52 AM
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#18
Posted 24 June 2005 - 10:15 AM
The true mark of a good "children's" movie is that adults can enjoy it. The Princess Bride is a great children's movie. Maybe the best ever made. And adults like it. Everyone likes that friggin' movie! (Except some idiots on Amazon.com's reviews).
My parents enjoyed that movie and they enjoyed the original Star Wars movies. I don't think there's a heck of a lot in the new Star Wars movies for adults. Sure plenty of adults like the movies (because they enjoyed the original movies) but I don't think adults would really enjoy them the same way.
My parents enjoyed that movie and they enjoyed the original Star Wars movies. I don't think there's a heck of a lot in the new Star Wars movies for adults. Sure plenty of adults like the movies (because they enjoyed the original movies) but I don't think adults would really enjoy them the same way.
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#19
Posted 25 June 2005 - 06:57 PM
Most people that like fantasy and space operas like prequels. And OT is no way as good as LOTR anyway. OT was only worshipped because it was something new, and story was simple, yet with a touch of mythological feeling- but honestly, excluding the Vader-Luke relationship, it had a story of cartoony level.